Accrington town centre was transformed into a racetrack once again on Saturday as Lancashire’s only Soapbox Challenge of 2026 brought thousands of spectators into the town for a spectacular day of racing,
Excitement is building for the return of the #AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge on Saturday 29th August, with a brand-new film theme, a huge new start ramp and some very special competitors ready to take to the
A gothic thriller book series brought to life with gin, ghosts and a real Victorian manor is coming to Accrington next month. Accrington DOME will host a one‑night‑only Series of Silence takeover on Thursday
Scott Dawson Advertising has been awarded the tenders by Hyndburn Borough Council to manage some of Hyndburn’s most anticipated events in 2026, including the Accrington Food & Drink Festival, the #AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge, the
Over 15,000 visitors poured into Accrington town centre on Thursday evening to celebrate the start of the festive season at the #AmazingAccrington Christmas Lights Switch On. Headliners and 90s pop legends East 17 electrified
Accrington is preparing for an unforgettable evening of festive magic as the #AmazingAccrington Christmas Lights Switch On returns to the town centre this Thursday, and the whole event is completely free to attend. Sponsored
It’s going to be a Christmas to remember in Great Harwood as hometown star Michelle Hendriks, lead singer of Blondied, returns to where it all began to headline this year’s Great Harwood Christmas Extravaganza
The #AmazingAccrington Halloween Shop Trail is back this October half-term, building on the success of last year’s event which was the biggest and best yet. Running from Monday 27th to Friday 31st October and
Oswaldtwistle Mills will be the heart of the action this Saturday, as it hosts the eagerly anticipated St Paul’s Scouts Family Fun Day, featuring the brand-new Accrington Xmas Factor singing competition. Running from 10am
The Amazing Accrington Soapbox Challenge delivered another unforgettable day of racing and entertainment, as 12,000 spectators gathered in the town centre to watch nearly 30 fearless entrants take on the 170-metre track – with
